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Dr. Flora Keshgegian, Dr. Inese Radzins, and Dr. Jennifer Davidson
A discussion of questions such as: How does one respond to a call for papers? What makes for an effective proposal? What should one include in a proposal & what should be left out?
http://streaming.psr.edu/audio/gtu/20121009_WSR_panel.mp3

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GTU offers two options for paying balances due each semester. The first is payment in...

Public Scripture: Reading out of Context
Graduate Student Colloquium in Scripture, Interpretation and Practice
March 30-31, 2014, University of Virginia
Plenary Speaker: Laurie Zoloth, Northwestern University
The 2014 Graduate Colloquium in Scripture, Interpretation, and Practice welcomes submissions of original research from graduate students on the topic “Public Scripture.”
For many religions, particularly the three so-called 'Abrahamic' traditions, the reading and interpretation of Scriptural texts are core communal practices. But Scriptural texts do not always remain within the bounds...

You are cordially invited to attend the Fall Meeting of the Pacific Coast Theological Society (PCTS) on Friday, November 2 from 2pm-8:30pm and Saturday, November 3 from 9 am–12pm in the Tucson Room at Church Divinity School of the Pacific.
The theme is “How Should We Read Romans?” Utilizing the new commentary from Herman Waetjen (SFTS, Emeritus), The Letter to the Romans: Salvation as Justice and the Deconstruction of the Law, papers and discussion will focus on such topics as Waetjen’s “hermeneutics of disclosure”—a postmodern hermeneutics in which the interpreter’s subjective experience of...

Asia Project presents,
Green Tea Conversation
Christians in Pakistan - The Missing Discourse
Join in a Green Tea Conversation with Mohammad Waqas Sajjad. Mohammad is a PhD student a s a Fullbright scholar from Pakistanis at the Graduate Theological Union. His academic focus is institutionalized Sunni groups in Pakistan. Mohammad's presentation will be commented by Dr. Munir Jiwa, director of Center for Islamic Studies at the GTU.
Bring your lunch. Tea & Snack will be provided. Free and open to the public
Download the flyer here

Once admitted, international students must secure an I-20 in order to go to the US Consulate to secure an F-1 student visa to be able to study in the United States. Students must show sufficient financial resources to cover living expenses while engaged in a GTU program. Students will need to pay a SEVIS fee online before the meeting with the consulate official. The Admissions Office will work with new students on this process.

A unique partnership between the Graduate Theological Union and the University of California, Berkeley, creates unparalleled opportunities for students at both schools. The cooperative relationship means students in many UCB degree programs -- including both graduate students and upper-division undergraduates -- are eligible with their advisor's approval to cross-register for courses at the GTU, at no additional cost. The GTU library at 2400 Ridge Road and most of our classrooms are just a five-minute walk north of the Cal campus.
The GTU is the most comprehensive center for the graduate...

Scholarship and Research Skills
The Scholarship and Research stream of the Professional Development Program include developing research skills. This page is accurate but still under development.
Managing Stress in Grad School
Emotional Fatigue
Dealing with Stress in Grad School - UCB's University Health Services
Traumatic Stress in Grad School - Ashley Sanders
Stress and Depression - The University of British Columbia
Dealing with Criticism - The Professor Is In
Studying Habits and Tools
On Not Squandering the Summer
Some Thoughts on Grad School - Study Hacks Blog...

A unique partnership between the Graduate Theological Union and the University of California, Berkeley, creates unparalleled opportunities for GTU students and faculty. The cooperative relationship with this world-class university just a five-minute walk from our campus enables GTU students to cross register for courses at UC Berkeley, to access university libraries, and to enhance their studies through the incorporation of university disciplines such as anthropology, sociology, linguistics, ethnic studies, and Near Eastern studies.
The collaborative relationship with the UC Berkeley has...

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Graduate Theological Union
Commencement WebsiteClick here to watch the livestream of the 2019 GTU Commencement on May 9, 2019, at 4:00 pmClick here to watch a replay of the livesteam of the 2018 GTU Commencement2018-2019 Graduates must submit important forms by March 1, 2019!(See forms below)
We hope you find everything you need to know and, if appropriate, all the forms to use to keep us informed about your plans for the annual GTU Commencement program. GTU PhD, ThD, and common MA graduates who finish their programs in October or May of the current academic year...

Every student in the GTU has the right of access to all courses without regard to sex, ethnic origin, religious affiliation, age, or disability. Should a classroom be inaccessible because of a mobility handicap, please notify the GTU Consortial Registrar, John Seal (510/649-2462), or your registrar immediately so that the room assignment can be adjusted.

When it comes to horror films, a dash of holy water, a priest waving a cross, and some unintelligible Latin usually provide enough legitimacy to make the most demonic possessions believable to the general population. But when brothers Chad and Carey Hayes set to writing their most recent screenplay, they wanted an accurate portrayal more than dramatic. Diana Walsh-Pasulka (M.A. ’99) provided the expertise they needed for incorporating the Old Roman Rite of exorcism preferred by Ed and Lorraine Warren, the couple who famously investigated the Amityville Horror and the real life inspiration for...

Awards Committee
Consists of two members of the Core Doctoral Faculty and the GTU Dean. The committee meets three times a year to review entries and make decisions on the Chan Essay Contest, Student Travel Awards, and Newhall Awards.
AY 18-19 Members
Jerome Baggett (JST)
Rossitza Schroeder (PSR)
Borsch-Rast Book Prize & Lectureship Selection Committee
The Borsch-Rast Prize and Lectureship of the Graduate Theological Union has as its purpose the encouragement of the writing and publication of theological scholarship by GTU graduates and current faculty. The selection committee...

The Graduate Theological Union proudly supports the research and teaching of our current students. The Student Travel grant and Newhall Awards are available for GTU doctoral students. All GTU students (doctoral and MA) are eligible to apply for the Interreligious Collaborative Research Projects and Chan Essay Prize. Click the following links for more information about how to apply for these awards and previous year awardees. For more information or questions, please contact the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Wendy Arce: warce@gtu.edu

An institution of higher learning unlike any other, the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley brings together scholars of the world’s diverse religions and wisdom traditions to advance new knowledge, share inspiration, and collaborate on solutions.